botryomycosis

botryomycosis [bo-tree-oh-mahy-koh-sis] Word Origin noun Veterinary Pathology.

1. a disease of horses and other domestic animals, often occurring after castration, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and characterized by the formation of granulomatous masses.

Origin of botryomycosis Greek botryo- (combining form of bótrys bunch of grapes) + mycosis Related formsbot·ry·o·my·cot·ic [bo-tree-oh-mahy-kot-ik] /ˌbɒ tri oʊ maɪˈkɒt ɪk/, adjective